Volker Eisele Terzetto 2014
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The 2014 Proprietary Red Terzetto is equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, all co-fermented from the Eisele vineyards in Chiles Valley. A classy, complex blend with blue, red and black fruits, a hint of charcoal and background oak, plenty of spice, medium to full body, but well-integrated acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood. They have been making this wine probably as long as I have been writing about wine. It is a beauty that can be approached now or cellared for another 15 or more years.
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James Suckling
Aromas of blackberries, chocolate and hints of roasted coffee beans. Full body, round tannins and a juicy finish. Plenty of fruit, yet this is soft and delicious. More fruity style. Drink or hold.
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This is made from one-third each Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, all grown from the producer's estate vineyards in remote Chiles Valley. It's beautifully floral and soft, with a mix of candied plum, coffee and dried herb. Dusty, balanced and juicy, it is a lovely representation of elegance and quiet power. Editors' Choice
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Volker Eisele Family Estate creates enticing wines from the Napa Valley. Organically farmed since 1974, the Estate produces wines of uncommon balance and finesse. All fruit for our limited production wine is grown in our Chiles Valley District vineyard. The elevation and northwesterly Pacific winds funneling through the valley, create a longer cooler growing season. This combination of factors yield aromatic, crisp fruit with bright acidity and structed tannins. Our decades of experience in farming one vineyard means the quality of our wine is consistent year in, year out.
Our winemakers’ philosophy is, “To use a light hand in crafting varietally-correct wines that make the taster think about where they were grown, and not who made them.
~ Molly Lippitt, Winemaker
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.